Dolphins sign long snapper John Denney to an extension

The longest tenured Miami Dolphins has had his South Florida stay extended a few more seasons.

Long snapper John Denney, who has been with the Dolphins for nine seasons, signed a three-year contract extension that will pay Denney $1.15 million a season.

The contract extension comes a week after Denney's performance in last Friday's 27-3 preseason win over Jacksonville led to two turnovers.

Denney, who was in the final year of his contract, is now signed through 2016 according to his agent, Ian Greengross, who also represents punter Brandon Fields, whom he landed an extension for last offseason.

Denney, who made the Dolphins in 2005 as an undrafted free agent, has been selected to two Pro Bowls as long snapper. He'll turn 35 at the end of this season, and will likely remain the oldest player on the Dolphins roster for a few more seasons.